Late on March 28, Governor Evers leaked a 65-page bill that he had presented to Republicans. We’ve looked through his bill and laid out our analysis of what it would do if it were to pass through the legislature as presented. Read More Analysis: Governor Evers’ Public Health Emergency Bill
By Chris Rochester – A longtime leader in welfare reform, Wisconsin has become the first state in the nation to request a federal waiver to drug test able-bodied, childless adults who seek Medicaid benefits. Read More Wisconsin the First State to Ask Federal Permission to Drug Test Medicaid Recipients
By Ola Lisowski – One major component of Gov. Scott Walker’s 2017-2019 biennial budget proposal is the emphasis on different kinds of welfare reform. The Walker team began unveiling their “Wisconsin Works for Everyone” plan, also known as W-2, as early as January of this year. As continued preparation for the coming Joint Committee on Finance agency briefings and public hearings, let’s revisit the plan. Read More Wisconsin Works for Everyone: Welfare Reform in Walker’s Budget Proposal